Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LR382: Interim study to examine issues related to play therapy access in Nebraska
Status: In committee, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
LR382 LR382 2026 2026 ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 382 Introduced by Fredrickson, 20. PURPOSE: The purpose of this resolution is to propose an interim study to examine issues related to play therapy access in Nebraska. Play therapy is a well-established and evidence-based mental health intervention that is particularly effective with young children. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) An examination of the current evidence regarding the efficacy of play therapy, as well as any proven outcomes for children; (2) An overview of the challenge of access to play therapy for families in need; (3) A review of current regulations regarding play therapy in the state; (4) A lookback on difficulties in the state regarding billing for play therapy; (5) An examination of required education and credentials to offer play therapy; (6) Research on how other states approach play therapy as a modality; (7) A review of potential statutory or administrative changes to support play therapy in Nebraska; and (8) A determination of whether additional state funding is needed to support such changes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION: 1. That the Health and Human Services Committee of the Legislature shall be designated to conduct an interim study to …
Sponsors
- John Fredrickson (NP, 20) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Notice of hearing for September 16, 2026
- : Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
- : Referred to Executive Board
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LR382?
- LR382 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Interim study to examine issues related to play therapy access in Nebraska.
- What is the status of LR382?
- In committee as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Notice of hearing for September 16, 2026 (July 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored LR382?
- John Fredrickson (NP, 20).
- Where is the official record for LR382?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65473
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